People are puzzled over the party they should play in transforming their lives. They say, “Where must I make a personal effort and where should I be still and receptive to the truth?”
Never forget, receptivity is your personal effort. It is the whole works. You must not try to do anything else, in fact, you can’t do anything else. If we, standing in darkness, do our part by opening the door, the light rushes in to meet us.
Receptivity has many interesting areas. For example, our protests and objections to a truthful statement make a fine source for self-study. Notice how quick we are to object, and deny and argue, wherever a new idea presents itself. We may think that we argue because we already know the truth, when, in fact, honest reflection reveals the exact opposite: we protest because our artificialities are threatened with exposure.
As strange as it seems, receptivity means that you don’t take anybody’s word for anything. You think for yourself. Some people take anybody’s word for anything. This is mental laziness and what a painful price is paid. By ignoring this does not mean that we are accepting there negativity. IT MEANS WE ARE TESTING EVERYTHING FOR OURSELVES.
Every step calls for super-heroism. We know that the true hero must often stand alone. The Mystic Path calls for the bravest and the best within us. Uprightness, Integrity, Honesty, Fearlessness. That is all. There is nothing complex about success. Make your mind to go all the way. Do not hesitate. Do not compromise. Place the truth above all else. Do not be afraid. You are a free and dignified human being. whether aware of it or not, YOU ARE.
IT IS ALL VERY SIMPLE. IF YOU FIGHT FOR YOURSELF, YOU WILL WIN.